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WF56 KRE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,963 mi
Last recorded170,963 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 KRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 170,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 170,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 167,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 164,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 156,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 149,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake pipe is corroded

child seats are fitted in the rear

front anti roll bar links gaiters are perished

o/s front tyre is worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 131,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake pipe is corroded

child seats are fitted in the rear

front anti roll bar links gaiters are perished

o/s front tyre is worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 123,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside rear brake pad worn

offside front brake disc worn

offside front inner brake pad worn

offside rear brake pad worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bad cut in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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WF56 KRE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF56 KRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF56 KRE registered?

WF56 KRE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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